Northern Ireland News for August 2006 : Page 12
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
Bankruptcies on the increase
The number of people declaring themselves bankrupt in England and Wales is continuing to increase, the latest figures have revealed. According to new figures from the Insolvency Service, there were 2...
Bankruptcies on the increase
The number of people declaring themselves bankrupt in England and Wales is continuing to increase, the latest figures have revealed. According to new figures from the Insolvency Service, there were 2...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
North of England worst for binge drinking
People living in the north of England are more likely to binge drink and die younger through alcohol abuse than people living in the south of the country, new research has suggested. Research conduct...
North of England worst for binge drinking
People living in the north of England are more likely to binge drink and die younger through alcohol abuse than people living in the south of the country, new research has suggested. Research conduct...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
Harron killer gets life sentence
The man who abducted and murdered Strabane pensioner Attracta Harron as she made her way home from Mass in December 2003, has today been told that he is to spend the rest of his life in prison. Trevo...
Harron killer gets life sentence
The man who abducted and murdered Strabane pensioner Attracta Harron as she made her way home from Mass in December 2003, has today been told that he is to spend the rest of his life in prison. Trevo...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
Blair delays holiday plans over Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Tony Blair will delay his summer holiday plans in order to concentrate on efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Middle East crisis. Mr Blair has been due to hand power over to his deput...
Blair delays holiday plans over Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Tony Blair will delay his summer holiday plans in order to concentrate on efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Middle East crisis. Mr Blair has been due to hand power over to his deput...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
Home Secretary loses Afghan refugees appeal
Home Secretary John Reid has lost his legal battle allowing him to restrict the rights of nine Afghan hijackers living in the UK. Mr Reid had appealed against a High Court decision which granted the ...
Home Secretary loses Afghan refugees appeal
Home Secretary John Reid has lost his legal battle allowing him to restrict the rights of nine Afghan hijackers living in the UK. Mr Reid had appealed against a High Court decision which granted the ...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
Man found guilty of Toni-Ann murder
A man has been found guilty of the murder of seven-year-old Toni-Ann Byfield and her father. Joel Smith, 33, had denied murdering drug dealer Bertram Byfield, 41, and Toni-Ann at Byfield's home in Ke...
Man found guilty of Toni-Ann murder
A man has been found guilty of the murder of seven-year-old Toni-Ann Byfield and her father. Joel Smith, 33, had denied murdering drug dealer Bertram Byfield, 41, and Toni-Ann at Byfield's home in Ke...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
Government to review management of sex offenders
The government has today announced a review into the management of sex offenders. News of the review, which will be led by the Chief Inspector of the Criminal Justice System Kit Chivers, was announce...
Government to review management of sex offenders
The government has today announced a review into the management of sex offenders. News of the review, which will be led by the Chief Inspector of the Criminal Justice System Kit Chivers, was announce...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
Police searches in Dorrian murder probe
Police investigating the murder of missing Bangor woman Lisa Dorrian, are today carrying out forensic searches in Kircubbin in County Down. Lisa Dorrian was last seen on February 28, 2005, after atte...
Police searches in Dorrian murder probe
Police investigating the murder of missing Bangor woman Lisa Dorrian, are today carrying out forensic searches in Kircubbin in County Down. Lisa Dorrian was last seen on February 28, 2005, after atte...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
Huntsman found guilty of breaking hunting ban
A huntsman has been found guilty of breaking anti-hunting laws by signalling foxhounds to chase foxes. Tony Wright, 52, had denied breaching the Hunting Act 2004, while leading the Exmoor Foxhounds o...
Huntsman found guilty of breaking hunting ban
A huntsman has been found guilty of breaking anti-hunting laws by signalling foxhounds to chase foxes. Tony Wright, 52, had denied breaching the Hunting Act 2004, while leading the Exmoor Foxhounds o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
Seventh man arrested over Tobermore murder
Police investigating the murder of a Scotsman in County Londonderry at the weekend, have arrested a seventh man in connection with the death. The 18-year-old man was arrested yesterday under the term...
Seventh man arrested over Tobermore murder
Police investigating the murder of a Scotsman in County Londonderry at the weekend, have arrested a seventh man in connection with the death. The 18-year-old man was arrested yesterday under the term...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
Man shot in paramilitary style attack
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information after a man was shot during a paramilitary style attack last night. The incident happened in the Donegall Pass area of the city at around 8.40pm,...
Man shot in paramilitary style attack
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information after a man was shot during a paramilitary style attack last night. The incident happened in the Donegall Pass area of the city at around 8.40pm,...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
Treasury announces investigation into travel insurance
The UK Treasury has announced that it will hold an inquiry into the sale of travel insurance purchased as part of a package. The investigation has been launched in responses to concerns from consumer...
Treasury announces investigation into travel insurance
The UK Treasury has announced that it will hold an inquiry into the sale of travel insurance purchased as part of a package. The investigation has been launched in responses to concerns from consumer...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
Man due remanded over cigarette find
A 32-year-old man has appeared at Newry Magistrates Court, charged in connection with possession of terrorist property. Patrick Brian Seamus Dynes, from Granemore Park in Keady, is charged with posse...
Man due remanded over cigarette find
A 32-year-old man has appeared at Newry Magistrates Court, charged in connection with possession of terrorist property. Patrick Brian Seamus Dynes, from Granemore Park in Keady, is charged with posse...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2006
New appeal in Julie Finley murder case
Police investigating the murder of Liverpool woman Julie Finley 12 years ago have confirmed that a major review of forensic evidence in the case is now underway. Twenty-three-year-old Julie was last ...
New appeal in Julie Finley murder case
Police investigating the murder of Liverpool woman Julie Finley 12 years ago have confirmed that a major review of forensic evidence in the case is now underway. Twenty-three-year-old Julie was last ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
Children's DNA held on police database
Thousands of innocent children and young people’s DNA is being held in police databases, it has today been revealed. The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, h...
Children's DNA held on police database
Thousands of innocent children and young people’s DNA is being held in police databases, it has today been revealed. The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2006
NICCY calls for action on mental health services
A review into child and adolescent mental health services has revealed that urgent action must be taken to improve services, the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney Mc...
NICCY calls for action on mental health services
A review into child and adolescent mental health services has revealed that urgent action must be taken to improve services, the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney Mc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2006
Government move to find 'Disappeared'
The British and Irish Governments have today set out a series of measures which have been agreed with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR). In 2005, a forensic sc...
Government move to find 'Disappeared'
The British and Irish Governments have today set out a series of measures which have been agreed with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR). In 2005, a forensic sc...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2006
Terror raid shooting was 'accidental'
The shooting of a man during an anti-terror raid in east London was an accident, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Mohammed Abdul Kahar, 23, was shot during the raid at his home ...
Terror raid shooting was 'accidental'
The shooting of a man during an anti-terror raid in east London was an accident, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Mohammed Abdul Kahar, 23, was shot during the raid at his home ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2006
UDA feud could be resolved
The recent loyalist feud in north Belfast could be close to being resolved, after the news emerged that a leading member of a breakaway faction has left Northern Ireland. It has been reported that Al...
UDA feud could be resolved
The recent loyalist feud in north Belfast could be close to being resolved, after the news emerged that a leading member of a breakaway faction has left Northern Ireland. It has been reported that Al...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2006
Sinn Fein candidate wins by-election
Sinn Fein's Turlough Murphy has today defeated campaigner on behalf of victims of republican violence, William Frazer, in the by-election for a seat on Newry and Mourne District Council. Only two can...
Sinn Fein candidate wins by-election
Sinn Fein's Turlough Murphy has today defeated campaigner on behalf of victims of republican violence, William Frazer, in the by-election for a seat on Newry and Mourne District Council. Only two can...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2006
Small, cheap cars 'more reliable', survey claims
Small, cheap cars can be more reliable than bigger, more expensive models, a consumer survey has claimed. A reliability study by Which? named the Honda Jazz as Britain's most reliable car. The car s...
Small, cheap cars 'more reliable', survey claims
Small, cheap cars can be more reliable than bigger, more expensive models, a consumer survey has claimed. A reliability study by Which? named the Honda Jazz as Britain's most reliable car. The car s...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2006
Middle East ceasefire plan due 'within days'
A United Nations resolution to pave the way for a ceasefire in the Middle East could be agreed within the next few days, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said. Speaking at his monthly news conference at...
Middle East ceasefire plan due 'within days'
A United Nations resolution to pave the way for a ceasefire in the Middle East could be agreed within the next few days, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said. Speaking at his monthly news conference at...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2006
Man attacked in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information following an assault in Cookstown on Monday afternoon. The incident happened at around lunchtime, when a man was assaulted as he left a bakery in...
Man attacked in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information following an assault in Cookstown on Monday afternoon. The incident happened at around lunchtime, when a man was assaulted as he left a bakery in...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2006
British girl dies in fire show tragedy
A six-year-old British girl has died after suffering burns when a fire-breathing show at a Turkish hotel went wrong. Eden Galvani, who is believed to be from Ilford, east London, was watching the sho...
British girl dies in fire show tragedy
A six-year-old British girl has died after suffering burns when a fire-breathing show at a Turkish hotel went wrong. Eden Galvani, who is believed to be from Ilford, east London, was watching the sho...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2006
MoD names troops killed in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the names of three British soldiers who were killed in an ambush in Afghanistan. Captain Alex Eida, 2nd Lieutenant Ralph Johnson and Lance Corporal Ross Nicholls...
MoD names troops killed in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the names of three British soldiers who were killed in an ambush in Afghanistan. Captain Alex Eida, 2nd Lieutenant Ralph Johnson and Lance Corporal Ross Nicholls...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2006
Pensioner robbed in County Down
Police in County Down have appealed for information after an aggravated burglary in County Down. An 88-year-old woman was left traumatised after she answered a knock at her door at around 8.30pm yest...
Pensioner robbed in County Down
Police in County Down have appealed for information after an aggravated burglary in County Down. An 88-year-old woman was left traumatised after she answered a knock at her door at around 8.30pm yest...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2006
Warning issued over letter bomb
Police investigating the posting of an explosive device to the headquarters of the Cambridge Labour Party have warned businesses, householders and community organisations in the area to be alert. The...
Warning issued over letter bomb
Police investigating the posting of an explosive device to the headquarters of the Cambridge Labour Party have warned businesses, householders and community organisations in the area to be alert. The...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2006
Killer nurse Allitt in sentence review bid
Beverley Allitt, the nurse convicted of murdering and attacking children in her care, has applied for her sentence to be reviewed. Allitt, 37, was found guilty of murdering four children and injuring...
Killer nurse Allitt in sentence review bid
Beverley Allitt, the nurse convicted of murdering and attacking children in her care, has applied for her sentence to be reviewed. Allitt, 37, was found guilty of murdering four children and injuring...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2006
Third man charged over Tobermore murder
A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of a Scotsman in County Londonderry in the early hours of Saturday morning. Paul Eric Cecil Johnston, 20, from Park View, Castledawson, Coun...
Third man charged over Tobermore murder
A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of a Scotsman in County Londonderry in the early hours of Saturday morning. Paul Eric Cecil Johnston, 20, from Park View, Castledawson, Coun...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2006
Man injured in Strabane shooting
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information after a paramilitary style shooting in the early hours of this morning. At around 1am, a 19-year-old man was approached by a gang of around six m...
Man injured in Strabane shooting
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information after a paramilitary style shooting in the early hours of this morning. At around 1am, a 19-year-old man was approached by a gang of around six m...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.